Frequently Asked Questions

The IPS staff has compiled the following FAQ sheets, slide presentations, and link lists to help you find answers to your questions quickly and conveniently. Please, however, feel free to call, e-mail, or come in if you don't find the answers you need in the lists below.

Border Profiling Hotline—Citing growing concerns over border patrol's persistent targeting and ongoing detention of individuals at the border based on their race, ethnicity or religion, a coalition of concerned advocacy agencies in Michigan announced the creation of a border complaint hotline today in honor of International Human Rights Day. Individuals with complaints are encouraged to call 313-578-6832 or file a formal complaint online.

General FAQs

• PowerPoint Presentations
• Visa Questions
• Transfer
• Enrollment & Maintenance of Status
• Maintaining Status Regulations
• Maintaining Status Law
• Change of Status FAQ
• Employment
• Change of Major / Program Extension
• Change of Status
• F-2 Dependents

Targeted FAQs

• Getting Your U.S. Visa
• On-Campus Employment
• Suspension/Dismissal Flow Chart—Explaining the process for return
• Getting a Michigan Driver's License
• Getting a State of Michigan ID Card (If you don't drive)
• J-1 Exchange Scholar Information for Departments
• Pre-arrival, Travel and Housing FAQs
• Glossary of International Education Terms
• Curricular Practical Training—CPT FAQs
• Optional Practical Training—OPT FAQs
• OPT Handout—Given to each student at the time they apply for OPT
• Study Abroad
• Useful External Links